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My fibroscan went from 5.8 to 9.9 from 2014 to 2016 the hepatoligist is checking my hep b quantatative viral load it's normally around 200

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I start treatment in November is fibroscan doesn't come down (I ate before having it last time)

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Sounds like your liver is under attack. The "old" idea of not treating unless the viral load goes over 3,000iu is outdated. Some hepatologists, mine included, treat everyone who tests positive, as it can lead to cirrhosis.

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